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Things to do with kids in Sarasota

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Sarasota — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Sarasota. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    St. Armands Circle

    4.7 (10,996)300 Madison Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Sarasota.

  2. 02

    The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

    4.8 (9,776)5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Sarasota.

  3. 03

    Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota

    4.7 (6,455)1534 Mound St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Sarasota.

  4. 04

    Sarasota Jungle Gardens

    4.3 (6,476)3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Sarasota.

  5. 05

    Nathan Benderson Park

    4.7 (2,517)5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235, USA

    A well-rated park in Sarasota.

  6. 06

    Lido beach

    4.8 (986)Lido Key, 400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

    A well-rated park in Sarasota.

  7. 07

    Bayfront Park

    4.8 (6,049)5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

    A well-rated city park in Sarasota.

  8. 08

    Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA)

    4.5 (1,627)225 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA

    A well-rated aquarium in Sarasota.

  9. 09

    Celery Fields

    4.8 (402)6799 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA

    A well-rated park in Sarasota.

  10. 10

    Big Cat Habitat

    4.6 (4,366)7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA

    A well-rated non profit organization in Sarasota.

  11. 11

    Waterside Place

    4.7 (361)7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Sarasota.

  12. 12

    Twin Lakes Park

    4.5 (524)6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241, USA

    A well-rated park in Sarasota.

  13. 13

    Payne Park

    4.7 (1,675)2010 Adams Ln, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA

    A well-rated city park in Sarasota.

  14. 14

    Sarasota Opera House

    4.7 (878)61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

    A well-rated spot in Sarasota.

  15. 15

    Unconditional Surrender - Sarasota, FL

    4.7 (1,768)Unconditional Surrender,, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in Sarasota.

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How were these things to do with kids in Sarasota chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Sarasota, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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